A Chronology of European Security and Defence 1945-2006

Julian Lindley-French

Unique and richly detailed history of post-war European security and defence.

Nuanced and penetrating analysis of all the key events.

Easily accessible for quick and authoritative reference.

A Chronology of European Security and Defence 1945-2006

Julian Lindley-French

Description

A Chronology of European Security and Defence 1945-2006 is a unique and authoritative source of reference for all those with an interest in European defense and security over the last 60 years. An extensively annotated chronology, the book offers a blow-by-blow account of the events that have shaped the Europe of today. The book carefully places each event in context, explaining what happened, where, when, and why. Month-by-month, year-by-year Europe's recent past is laid out and explained. With its accessible layout, rich detail, and balanced analysis, the book will be essential reading and reference for scholars, students, policy-makers and policy-analysts alike.

A Chronology of European Security and Defence 1945-2006

Julian Lindley-French

Table of Contents

IntroductionAbout the AuthorHow the Chronology WorksAbbreviations and AcronymsPart I: 1945-1949 The Formative Years Part II: 1950-1959 The Long Haul Part III: 1960-1969 The Dawn of Reason Part IV: 1970-1979 The Lukewarm Peace Part V: 1980-1989 Countdown to Freedom Part VI: 1990-1999 The Strategic Vacation Part VII: 2000-2006 A Brave New Century? SourcesIndex

A Chronology of European Security and Defence 1945-2006

Julian Lindley-French

Author Information

Julian Lindley-French is Professor of Military Operational Science at the Netherlands Defence Academy. Formerly he was Director of the International Security Policy Training Course at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy. An historian by training he graduated from Oxford University in 1980. He received a Masters Degree in International Relations (with distinction) from UEA in 1992 and a doctorate in political science from the European University Institute in Florence in 1996.